Baltimore City Community College

Interested students will study an Allied Human Services core in which they receive the special instruction and career foundation courses needed for such fields as social work, mental health, counseling, gerontology, social and behavioral sciences, law enforcement, government service, education, and community and social planning.

Interested students will study an Allied Human Services core in which they receive the special instruction and career foundation courses needed for such fields as social work, mental health, counseling, gerontology, social and behavioral sciences, law enforcement, government service, education, and community and social planning.

Interested students will study an Allied Human Services core in which they receive the special instruction and career foundation courses needed for such fields as social work, mental health, counseling, gerontology, social and behavioral sciences, law enforcement, government service, education, and community and social planning. The BCCC course-of-study is designed to be flexible enough to fit each student’s career goals.

Interested students will study an Allied Human Services core in which they receive the special instruction and career foundation courses needed for such fields as social work, mental health, counseling, gerontology, social and behavioral sciences, law enforcement, government service, education, and community and social planning. The BCCC course-of-study is designed to be flexible enough to fit each student’s career goals.

The mission of the Emergency Medical Technician Program is to provide EMS education to residents of Baltimore City and surrounding counties that prepares graduates to take the examinations leading to national registry and state certification as Emergency Medical Technicians.

The Paramedic Bridge Certificate advances a Maryland Licensed CRT who attends BCCC to Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) certification. Incoming students receive 12 credit hours toward the Paramedic Bridge Certificate and must earn 31 additional credit hours to receive the advanced certificate.

NRPs provide emergency medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness and transports sick and injured persons to medical facilities. An NRP also analyzes and takes command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until relieved by proper medical staff. NRPs work with Fire and EMS employees, but their role does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

The Paramedic Certificate allows EMS providers who are currently certified as Maryland Emergency Medical Technicians to advance to certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP).

NRPs provide emergency medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness and transports sick and injured persons to medical facilities. They also analyze and take command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until relieved by proper medical staff. NRPs work with Fire and EMS employees, but their role does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

A Paramedic CRT provides emergency medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness and transports sick and injured persons to medical facilities. The Paramedic CRT also analyzes and takes command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until relieved by proper medical staff. Paramedic CRTs work with Fire and EMS employees, but their role does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paramedicine allows students who have completed one of BCCC’s Paramedic certificates or EMS providers who are currently Nationally Registered Paramedics, to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paramedicine.

This interdisciplinary certificate is designed to prepare students to administer programs for children in day care; work in government service; and work in housing, recreational, health, and social service agencies, where a basic understanding of the nature of children is combined with human services skills.

Graduates of BCCC’s Early Childhood Education Program are fully qualified for certification as directors, or senior staff members of child-care programs. They may also work as paraprofessionals in public schools, in hospital child-life programs, and as teachers or assistant teachers in several federal programs. Students are able to expand their job opportunities byearning a certificate in Special Education Assistant, in addition to the Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Upon completion of this program, students may apply for State License to work as a Paraprofessional in Local State Educational Agencies. Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistants perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position to assist a teacher.

Students in the Special Education Assistant Certificate Program prepare for careers working with exceptional children in Baltimore City and area schools, hospitals, and clinics. Students acquire a foundation in human development and become experienced in working with exceptional children in educational settings providing practical fieldwork. Many students in the Early Childhood Education degree program also earn this Special Education certificate in order to expand their job opportunities.

The Law Enforcement and Correctional Administration program focuses on providing continuing education for law enforcement, correctional officers, and other criminal justice professionals already employed in the field and preparing new students for entry into the field. A wide range of courses is taught by experts in their fields. The programs enhance professional skills and prepare graduates for promotion or entry into many professional and administrative positions within law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation, intake, counseling, youth services, pre-law, and others.

The Law Enforcement and Correctional Administration program focuses on providing continuing education for law enforcement, correctional officers, and other criminal justice professionals already employed in the field and preparing new students for entry into the field. A wide range of courses is taught by experts in their fields. The programs enhance professional skills and prepare graduates for promotion or entry into many professional and administrative positions within law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation, intake, counseling, youth services, pre-law, and others.

The Law Enforcement and Correctional Administration program focuses on providing continuing education for law enforcement, correctional officers, and other criminal justice professionals already employed in the field and preparing new students for entry into the field. A wide range of courses is taught by experts in their fields. The programs enhance professional skills and prepare graduates for promotion or entry into many professional and administrative positions within law enforcement, corrections, parole and probation, intake, counseling, youth services, pre-law, and others.

The Legal Assistant, sometimes called a “paralegal,” provides a variety of invaluable services in private law firms, banks, insurance companies, corporations, governmental agencies, and offices. Job duties often include conducting legal research, writing correspondence, drafting legal documents, and managing a law office. Legal assistants may also investigate cases, interview clients and witnesses, and generally aid attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

This certificate course of study prepares a graduate for employment in a hospital or a related healthcare setting analyzing charts in order to assign codes using the ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and DSM-IV classification systems. Graduates are also able to use computer software encoders to obtain codes and the Medicare DRG, APR groupers for inpatients, and the APC grouper for assigning APCs for reimbursement. Students gain practice in coding a variety of medical specialties and problems of acute care, ambulatory, and long-term care patients. This practice requires additional time in the lab during OPEN LAB time.

Health Information Technology graduates (HIT) perform a variety of technical, health information management functions including organizing, analyzing and evaluating health information. HITs ensure that information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper files and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code patient information for insurance reimbursement, for databases and registries and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.

BCCCs Associate Applied Science Degree Dental Hygiene Program is designed to prepare beginning graduates for careers as Registered Dental Hygienist in a variety of health care settings. The Dental Hygiene Program provides an exceptional opportunity for students interested in immediate entry into the field of dental hygiene and who also have the goal of furthering their education and professional advancement.

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient treatment, obtain data related to treatment and make modifications as directed by a physical therapist. PTAs assist the physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform daily functional activities.

Nurses function as caregivers and patient advocates in the promotion and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. Nursing encompasses care of a multicultural client population across the life span in any setting where healthcare is needed. Practical nursing education at BCCC is designed as a complete formal education for entry into practical nurse practice.

The Respiratory Care Program at BCCC prepares students to work as Respiratory Care Practitioners, aiding patients experiencing difficulty breathing, or who suffer from diseases such as asthma or emphysema. Respiratory Care Practitioners also provide diagnostic and rehabilitation services to cardiopulmonary patients.

The Surgical Technology Program at BCCC prepares students to be eligible to sit for the certification exam given by the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants. The Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Technology and Assisting and CAAHEP’s Board of Directors.

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multi-user/ microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.

The Information Technology Basic Skills program provides the skills necessary to support fundamental hardware and software related issues for business environment and other related fields. Students who completed the program intern with a variety of IT-intensive businesses such as financial institutions, hospitals, education, and local government agencies that are dependent on IT for daily operation.

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multi-user/ microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multi-user/ microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.

The Cyber Security and Assurance Program at BCCC emphasizes the need to build a wall between our private information and those who seek to exploit it. Recurring events such as virus and worm attacks – and the recent success of online attacks committed by hackers or other cyber criminals – have revealed weaknesses in current information technologies and the need to heighten the security of these critical systems. Students will gain practical experience in understanding threats and dangers, assessing security and analyzing a wide range of businesses, and the steps needed to mitigate these vulnerabilities through state-of-the-art technology. The program prepares students for vendor-specific or commercially available security certification.

The Cyber Security and Assurance Program at BCCC emphasizes the need to build a wall between our private information and those who seek to exploit it. Recurring events such as virus and worm attacks – and the recent success of online attacks committed by hackers or other cyber criminals – have revealed weaknesses in current information technologies and the need to heighten the security of these critical systems. Students will gain practical experience in understanding threats and dangers, assessing security and analyzing a wide range of businesses, and the steps needed to mitigate these vulnerabilities through state-of-the-art technology. The program prepares students for vendor-specific or commercially available security certification.

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multi-user/ microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multi-user/ microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.

The Computer Information Systems Degree Program at BCCC emphasizes business computer program design and development. Practical experience is gained in networking, databases, and programming applications utilizing various system environments such as UNIX, Microsoft Windows, and other state-of-the-art multi-user/ microcomputer-based operating systems. CIS-approved electives offer students the flexibility to acquire additional training within an area of personal interest. Many of the program’s graduates pursue advanced studies at four-year colleges and universities while others move directly into employment with banks, financial companies, government, and other businesses.

The CADD Engineering Technology certificate program prepares students with the skills necessary to become engineering and architectural drafters. Students are prepared to qualify for jobs where CADD associates work as the important CADD link in the modern design process with engineers and architects on one hand and detail drafters and manufacturers on the other hand. Emphasis is on engineering drawing, architectural drawing, engineering design, and realistic 3D modeling.

The CADD AAS degree program offers a balanced course of study in drafting and design with the aid of state-of-the-art software, computers, and input/output devices. Students are prepared to qualify for jobs where CADD associates work as the important CADD link in the modern design process with engineers and architects on one hand and detail drafters and manufacturers on the other hand. Emphasis is on engineering drawing, architectural drawing, engineering design, and realistic 3D modeling.

A robotics/ mechatronics technician is a highly skilled person who works with industrial/ manufacturing specialists in the rapidly expanding and dynamic industry of automated manufacturing. The robotics/mechatronics student receives extensive training in electronics, computer controls, data acquisition, mechanical controls, pneumatics, electrical power, motors, and hydraulics relative to industrial robots.

A robotics/ mechatronics technician is a highly skilled person who works with industrial/ manufacturing specialists in the rapidly expanding and dynamic industry of automated manufacturing. The robotics/mechatronics student receives extensive training in electronics, computer controls, data acquisition, mechanical controls, pneumatics, electrical power, motors, and hydraulics relative to industrial robots.